Course Descriptions

Non-Credit - NC
Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

  • NC-100
  • Supervised Tutoring
  • Credit(s) N/A

Supervised Tutoring
NC 100 provides tutorial services to assist students in successfully attaining their educational objectives. Hours will vary depending upon individual student needs. Tutoring will take place in the Learning Resource Center.

Class Hours:
90 Laboratory
P/NP
  • NC-050
  • Intro to Tutoring & Supp Instr
  • Credit(s) N/A

Introduction to Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction
NC 050 is an intensive introduction to tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (SI) that provides students with information, techniques, and experiences that will make them more effective tutors/SI leaders.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture
P/NP
  • NC-120
  • Beg Read Writing & Spk Skills
  • Credit(s) N/A

Beggining Reading, Writing, & Speaking Skills
NC 120 is for students whose native language is not English. This course includes listening and speaking through correct grammatical use with an emphasis on developing conversation skills for everyday situations.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
P/NP
  • NC-200
  • College Reading and Writing Pr
  • Credit(s) N/A

College Reading and Writing Preparedness
NC 200 is designed to provide support for students in English 001A. This course will give students additional time in class to better prepare them for the rigorous English 001A material. This course is combines with English 001A; students who wish to receive the additional curricular support will need to be enrolled in this section as well as its 001A counterpart.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture
P/NP
  • NC-201
  • Algebra Support
  • Credit(s) N/A

Algebra Support
NC 201 is a review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in intermediate algebra. Topics include: a review of computational skills, order of operations, factoring, operations on rational and radical expressions, exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations, linear and quadratic functions. Intended for majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 064 or MATH 063.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture
Corequisite(s):
MATH 063 or MATH 064 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
P/NP
  • NC-202
  • Intro to Statistics Support
  • Credit(s) N/A

Introduction to Statistics Support
NC 202 is a review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in statistics. Topics include concepts from arithmetic, pre-algebra, elementary and intermediate algebra, and descriptive statistics that are needed to understand the basics of college-level statistics. The course is for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 025.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture
Corequisite(s):
MATH 025
  • NC-203
  • Precalculus Support
  • Credit(s) N/A

Precalculus Support
NC 203 is a review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in precalculus. Topics include: a review of computational skills developed in intermediate algebra, factoring, operations on rational and radical expressions, absolute value equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations, conic sections, functions including composition and inverses, an in-depth focus on quadratic functions, and a review of topics from geometry. This course is intended for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 015 or MATH 016.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture
Corequisite(s):
MATH 015
P/NP
  • NC-204
  • Contemporary Mathematics Suppo
  • Credit(s) N/A

Contemporary Mathematics Support
NC 204 is designed as a corequisite support course for students who are concurrently enrolled in the parent course, MATH045, and are placed into this course using multiple measures. The parent course is designed for prospective elementary school teachers. This course focuses on the necessary supporting skills for the study of the mathematics of voting and gaming systems, apportionment, circuits, algorithms, networks, and scheduling. Also, modeling population and financial growth as well as gathering data and representing data.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture
Corequisite(s):
MATH 045
P/NP
  • NC-205
  • Structure & Concepts in Math I
  • Credit(s) N/A

Structure & Concepts in Math I Support
NC 205 is designed as a corequisite support course for students who are concurrently enrolled in the parent course, MATH 010A, and are placed into this course using multiple measures. The parent course is designed for prospective elementary school teachers. This course focuses on the necessary supporting skills for the study of the development of quantitative reasoning and the real number systems and subsystems.

Class Hours:
18 Lecture
Corequisite(s):
MATH 010A
P/NP
  • NC-210
  • ESL for College and Work
  • Credit(s) N/A

ESL for College and Work
NC 210 is designed to help the English Language Learner acquire general language skills needed to function effectively in work and academic environments. Emphasis is placed on practice of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and computer skills.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture
P/NP
  • NC-125
  • Inter Read, Writing & Speaking
  • Credit(s) N/A

Intermediate Reading, Writing & Speaking
ESL 125 is for students whose native language is not English but who can already speak basic English. This course continues conversation practice with an emphasis on increasing vocabulary, fluency and reading comprehension.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
P/NP
  • NC-130
  • Advanced Reading, Writi & Spea
  • Credit(s) N/A

Advanced Reading, Writing & Speaking
ESL 130 is for students whose native language is not English. This course emphasizes advanced reading, grammar and sentence writing. This course prepares students for college level reading and writing.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
P/NP
  • NC-135
  • Adv Comm Skills for Life & Car
  • Credit(s) N/A

Advanced Communication Skills for Life And Career
ESL 135 is for students who have advanced ESL skills in reading, writing, and speaking. Students will practice communication skills necessary for career and life. This will be done through presentations, role playing, and mock interviews.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
P/NP
  • NC-152A
  • Citizen/The Naturalization
  • Credit(s) N/A

Citizenship/The Naturalization
NC 152A is for legal residents who want to become citizens of the United States. The course provides an introduction to the naturalization process, clarifying eligibility requirements, forms and interview procedures, photo specifications, and the rights and responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship. In addition, this course will prepare the students to demonstrate their proficiency in writing, reading, and the understanding of the English language.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture
P/NP
  • NC-152B
  • Citizenship/US Hist & Govern
  • Credit(s) N/A

Citizenship/U.S. History and Government
NC 152B is for legal residents who want to become citizens of the United States. This course prepares students for the U.S. Citizenship History and Government test requirements.

Class Hours:
36 Lecture
P/NP
  • NC-157
  • Fitness for Life
  • Credit(s) N/A

Fitness for Life
NC 157 is a course in mild exercise designed essentially for middle and older adults who, for one reason or another, have not maintained a satisfactory level of physical activity.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
P/NP
  • NC-160
  • GED Preparation Program
  • Credit(s) N/A

GED Preparation Program
NC 160 equips individuals with the skills and knowledge base necessary to pass the GED exam. Students review the five GED content areas (language arts-reading and writing, mathematics, social studies, and science) with particular emphasis on writing and math. Instructors will assess individual skills levels to help the student focus on tutoring weakness into strengths. Additionally, the GED Preparation program will provide students with Adult Basic Education (ABE)lessons which include the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Test, offering opportunities to further build skills in the areas of reading, writing, and math. Along with (ABE) training, the GED Preparation program will also provide Basic Skills/English as a Second language (ESL) instruction. Students will use computer based tutorials to practice and improve their English language skills.

Class Hours:
162 Laboratory
P/NP
  • NC-162
  • High School equivalency (HSE)
  • Credit(s) N/A

High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation
NC 162 prepares individuals with the skills and knowledge base necessary to pass the HSE exam. Students review the examination content areas (language arts - reading and writing, mathematics, social studies, and science) with particular emphasis on writing and math. Instructors will assess individual skill levels to help the student focus on tutoring weaknesses into strengths.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture | 108 Laboratory
P/NP